Thrift Shop Assistant

2 weeks ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Number of Positions Available:
1

  • Start your career with The Salvation Army today
  • We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.
  • ABOUT US
  • The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and mostloved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Why this role matters


Geelong Corps is a community-focused church, partnering with the wider community to help transform one life at a time with the love of Jesus.

This is achieved through Sunday Worship Services, Community Support and Emergency Relief, Thrift Shop engagement, and small groups.

About the role


We are seeking a Thrift Shop Assistant to provide assistance to the Thrift Shop Manager and Assistant Thrift Shop Manager.

You will be required to ensure maximisation of sales and productivity as well as coordinate and supervise volunteers (when required).

You will successfully

  • Maximise sales and revenue through processing of donations to the store by receiving, sorting, pricing, hanging of saleable goods and disposal of nonsaleable goods
  • Deliver excellence in customer service by responding to customer needs, and actively seeking opportunities to connect customers to TSA mission
  • Ensure that that the shops operate efficiently and effectively in the absence of the managers
  • Supervise volunteers in the absence of the Assistant Manger
  • Provide supervisory assistance to the Assistant Manager and Shop Manager
  • Monitor shop for security purposes
  • Store budgets achieved weekly
  • Assist Thrift Shop Manager with reporting and administration duties (when required)
  • POS is used in accordance with policies Ensure a safe workplace through the ongoing promotion of work health and safety standards
  • Thrift shop remains clean and tidy each day (includes dusting, window cleaning, vacuuming; both interior and exterior of store to be maintained)
  • Report any property or equipment damage to the Thrift Shop Manager or Assistant Thrift Shop Manager
This is a permanent full-time position, based in Geelong, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with General Retail Industry Award Level 2.

You will have

  • Relevant Retail experience
  • Experience in supervision (highly desirable)
  • Qualifications in retail management (highly desirable)
  • A National Police Record Check is required
  • Physical ability to safely sit, stand, walk regularly and for long periods of time
  • Physical ability to push, pull, lift, carry items up to 10 kilos in weight
  • Physical ability to climb ladders
What we offer

  • Flexible working conditions


 Employee Assistance Program
  • Independent confidential counselling service
  • Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
  • Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
  • Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
  • Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
  • Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
  • Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
  • The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
  • We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
  • The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
  • We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_

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